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Operations: The company’s primary revenue streams are derived from its refining and logistics segments, with the refining segment contributing significantly more. Over recent periods, the net income margin has shown variability, ranging from positive to negative figures. The gross profit margin also fluctuated, reaching a high of 13.48% in mid-2019 before declining to lower percentages in subsequent years. Operating expenses include significant general and administrative costs alongside depreciation and amortization expenses.

PE: -3.0x

Delek US Holdings, a smaller player in the U.S. market, has been navigating financial challenges with mixed results. Recent earnings showed a decrease in sales to US$3.04 billion for Q3 2024 from US$4.63 billion the previous year, alongside a net loss of US$76.8 million compared to last year’s profit of US$128.7 million. Despite these setbacks, the company repurchased 942,329 shares for US$20 million between July and September 2024, signaling potential insider confidence in its future prospects amidst ongoing dividend payouts of $0.255 per share approved by their board.

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Overview: Manitowoc Company is a leading global manufacturer of cranes and lifting solutions, with operations spanning the Americas, Europe and Africa, and the Middle East and Asia Pacific regions.

Operations: The company’s revenue streams are primarily derived from the Americas, Europe and Africa, and the Middle East and Asia Pacific regions. Over recent periods, gross profit margin has shown fluctuations, reaching 19.64% in September 2023 before decreasing to 17.40% by December 2024. Operating expenses have consistently impacted profitability, with general and administrative expenses being a significant component of these costs.

PE: -40.7x

Manitowoc, a smaller U.S. company, recently reported a net loss of US$7 million for Q3 2024 despite sales rising slightly to US$524.8 million from the previous year. The company’s financial strategy includes issuing US$300 million in high-interest notes due 2031 to manage existing debt, indicating reliance on external funding sources. While no insider buying was noted recently, the company repurchased shares worth US$5.64 million under its buyback program announced last year, reflecting some confidence in its value proposition amidst challenging earnings performance and limited cash runway.

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